In the laboratory of Dr. Sebastián A. Riquelme, we investigate how interactions between the host immune system and infectious pathogens shape the development and progression of respiratory infections.

Our research focuses on understanding how immune cells recognize and eliminate bacteria, while exploring the strategies opportunistic pathogens use to evade host defenses and establish persistent infections.

Ultimately, we aim to translate these discoveries into new therapeutic strategies that strengthen host immunity and improve the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments.